Anime Revolution event kicks off in Canada
Cosplayers pose during the Anime Revolution event in Vancouver, Canada, Aug. 5, 2016. Opening on Friday, the three-day animation convention will hold a wide range of activities and exhibits including animation, gaming, costuming and cultural displays.
Inaugural Beijing Comic Convention delights local fans
Visitors flocked to the first ever Beijing Comic Convention (BJCC) held on June 9 and 10 at the New China International Exhibition Center in Shunyi District, Beijing. BJCC was hosted by ReedPOP, the same team behind the very first New York Comic Convention (NYCC) back in 2006. The two-day event featured some of the latest movies, TV shows and graphic novels from the world of comics, with stars such as Brandon Routh, Dean O'Gorman and Ming-Na Wen also in attendance to sign autographs and take photos with fans.
Int'l cartoon film festival kicks off in Bulgaria
The seventh edition of the International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker officially opened here on Monday featuring cartoons from 42 countries including China.
First Beijing Comic Convention to be held in June
Following New York, Shanghai and more than 20 other cities around the world, ReedPop's popular Comic Con is finally coming to the Chinese capital this June, organizers announced Wednesday. Titled the Beijing Comic Convention (BJCC), the convention will feature some of the latest comic books and comic related films, TV shows and merchandise.
How women have made their mark in the world of comics
A new exhibition which opened on Friday aims to take a new look at a familiar world by concentrating on the role of women in the creation of comics.
Toronto Comicon event attracts crowds
Focusing on anime, manga and cosplay, this annual event drew thousands of fans on Saturday.
S.Korean webtoons intrigue Belgian artists
The Belgian-Korean Comics Exhibition running until the end of October at the Korean Cultural Centre in Brussels offers a chance to compare the old and the new forms, with clips of webtoons being shown on screens.
ReedPOP to bring international convention to China's capital
Fans of comics and manga will be thrilled to learn that ReedPOP, the team behind New York Comic Con in the US, is preparing to bring a similar comic convention experience to Beijing.
South Korean comics see rising popularity in China
If someone told you about a mysterious type of liquid that could let you alter your face and body, would you be interesting in reading more about it? A recent South Korean webtoon - a kind of online comic - featuring this type of "beauty water" has quickly gone viral on social media in China, attracting millions of readers looking to scare themselves silly.
This webtoon, Beauty Water, has also led many people to discover other works by Oh Seong-dae, a South Korean cartoonist specializing in horror stories. Actually the recent popularity of his work is just a reflection of the growing popularity of South Korean comic book artists in China.
Not just for fun
Even though his real name is Shen Teng, most Chinese only now him as Hao Jian - the hilarious character he has played during the annual Spring Festival Gala. Now, however, he should probably be known as the "King of Comedy."
Hollywood star Bill Murray to attend Laureus Awards
Hollywood actor Bill Murray, famous for iconic roles in blockbuster films such as Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, Lost In Translation and The Grand Budapest Hotel, is to present an Award in Shanghai's Grand Theatre at Wednesday's Laureus World Sports Awards.
Golden age
Sweeping domestic bookshelves and online video sites over the past year, the chubby image of cartoon character Kwai Boo from the comic serial Crazy! Kwai Boo has become a rare locally produced figure loved by adults and children alike. Serving as the perfect bedtime treat for young readers to relieve stress, the character's use of humor to face difficulties made series creator A Gui the most popular cartoonist of 2014 in China.
Not safe for work
After announcing that it would increase regulation of animation, comic and game (ACG) content in December of 2014, the Ministry of Culture has recently published the results of its investigations into troublesome behavior by ACG sites online.
Children's cartoons deadlier than films for adults: study
Children's cartoons depict death more often than films for adults, and their main characters are more than twice as likely to be killed off, according to research released on Tuesday.
First Comic-Con Portugal conference kicks off
The first edition of the Comic-Con Portugal conference opens on Friday in Matosinhos, 300 kilometers north of Lisbon, the event's organizers said on their website.
Ministry of Culture to regulate ACG content and online comments
According to a statement on the Ministry of Culture's official website on Wednesday, the ministry plans to increase regulation of animation, comic and game (ACG) content.
Belgium comic museum marks 25 years of high art
Comics are serious business in the land of Tintin and The Smurfs, and nowhere more so than in Europe's biggest and oldest museum dedicated to the art form as the venue celebrates its 25th birthday.
Experts call for innovation at south China comic Expo
The five-day China International Comic Festival (CICF) Expo, which saw experts discuss the future of China's animation industry, concluded on Sunday.